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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
2
A bull moose sauntered into view Sunday afternoon near Belfast, approaching within 20 feet of Mrs. Herbert Black and her children as they walked the 27 acre field. After the scare they fled, and the animal later wandered onto a neighboring farm where observers noted it appeared fat and unafraid.
The six masted Wyoming built by Percy and Small and commanded by Capt Angus McLeod has paid for itself more than twice since its purchase three years ago. It was chartered to load coal at Norfolk for Genoa Italy at 825.50 a ton with capacity 6000 tons. Spot the Webber's drug store cat returns to his chair after a days absence. A new fish market will be built in Ferry Slip Dock on land owned by H W Howard for Frank Decker this winter.
A large bull moose surfaced from the woods on a Northport country club course Monday forenoon and roamed the greens. He paused on the ninth green, pawing the turf and digging holes before slipping back into the woods.
Shipping agent Abrahamson of Portland takes crew to Richmond to depart the barge Richmond for New York under Capt Hoit of Rockland. The vessel, a 5400 ton coal carrier built by Crosby Navigation Co, will sail in a few days. A waterfront sloop crew debates value and honesty in a lengthy deck discussion.
On Sunday observers noted miles of black ducks flying over the Sheepscat and most settled in the sea near Mark Island. The sighting highlighted a large waterfowl movement in the area with many birds heading toward the coastal waters.
Willis Brewer and Wallace Pierce faced a violent night voyage from Five Islands to Southport as wind and dark seas forced their boat to take on water and stall the engine. After more than six hours adrift, they landed at Dogfish Head and arrived home by morning.
The six hour voyage of the yawl from Rockland to Bath tested the new schooner Miriam WidS Tron. Proctor Hagan, Joseph Greenleaf, and engineer and mate Lester Davis manned the trip, leaving Rockland Saturday for Bath.
Bath to send two hand-pump fire engines to Brockton firemen's muster. Senator Baxter and Sagadahock transported by auto trucks Wednesday with crews of six each. Baxter crew heads to Everett after a Friday turnout. Sagadahock crew plans similar travel. The Baxter will have about 8060 men at the event and camp under the purchased tent and covering. The Sagadahock had a recent trial but water flow was not measured. machine said in good condition.
Judge John J Keegan seeks Corporal Roscoe E Marshall of Co E 108th Infantry wounded in action overseas. Marshall's home and emergency address are Bath Maine. He is not known at the local post office and is urged to contact Judge Keegan's office for valuable compensation information.
George Moses is president Margaret Cummings vice president Morline Thompson secretary Edward True treasurer. A minstrel show for the Athletic Association benefits is set for October 27 with Edward Hawley arranging. A Phi Rho debate Thursday night will discuss whether steel workers' demands should be granted.
The Steamer Governor Cobb sails from Boston to Key West aboard charter for Peninsula & Occidental Steamship Co. to run between Key West and Havana this winter. Prohibition boosts Cuban tourist travel, and the ship departs three months earlier than usual.
A chimney fire at Mr and Mrs Harry Witham 1289 Washington Street Tuesday night prompted a still alarm. Units from Combination 4 and 2 responded due to roof height, ladders extended from gutters to ridge pole, chimney cleaned out with a large amount of soot removed.
The southeast porch of the A H Shaw mansion is under reconstruction with heavier granite work. Twelve frames rest on stocks at Percy Small yard for a new four masted schooner. A granite curb is added at Cahill’s lawn along A N Shaw drive from High street. The Eastern Steamship wharf is quiet after a winter cleanup. yacht Colonia is tied up but will depart soon. A child on Oak and High streets was struck by a car. the car sped off, the wheel ruined, but the boy was unhurt. A sugar car unloads at Oscar Sidway Co. on Commercial street, drawing eager buyers. A former wealthy ship owner, ruined by wrecks and losses, was taken to the State hospital in Augusta after a long driving ordeal. Bath’s weather shifts with low clouds, a south wind, and distant electric welder flashes from Texas yard. Charles R. Ridley’s Watson Frye Co patent spray nozzle, based on E G Donnell design, praised by Dover and Concord papers, may be adopted by Bath fire department to drive smoke from buildings.
The Georgetown article notes the song service titled A Message of the Bells at First Baptist Church Sunday evening led by Mrs. Frank Heald with Rev. William T. Boyd narrating the bells history and a chorus with cornet and piano. Readings by Miss Florabelle Moore and a vocal duet by Mrs. Heald and Mrs. Howard G. Heald were well received. Many people attended and plans for future services are hoped.
Pierce Hartung of Boothbay Harbor passes Bath en route home from Boston. Mrs Myra Pennell clerks at Swastika Exchange during W W Robinson’s Boston business trip. Emma Morse reports illness confining her to home. John McLeod of Stadford Mass visits Bath and calls on City Clerk Grassy. Several families plan trips through White Mountains to Burlington and Albany. W Percy Marks becomes ship litter at City Island Navy Yard. Melvin Jones moving to Groton Conn with houseboat. Charles Brawn seeds squash and ships 20 quarts to Bath with 181 squashes on farm. Mrs Josephine Percy Walker visits Bath with Miss Alice Minott. Ramsdell family relocates to Bath. Edward Ramsdell named head teamster at Howard Co. yard. Schooner frame at Percy & Small yard advancing.
A fashion note extols fur as essential to a well dressed look. It highlights fur as a stylish form across outfits and seasons, urging readers to embrace fur for modern wardrobes.
Monday brought two more Waltham pigs in a box for J F E Snell and a quiet ferry day as Fall travel slows. A new barber shop opens behind Mann Restaurant at Center Street crossing while local camps on wheels arrive by ferry and sightseers watch flame shooters at Watson Frye Co. plant. Officers sought crap shooters in North End woods but failed to find them.
A special committee studies the 100th anniversary of Montgomery and St Bernard Royal Arch chapter. A second committee will arrange the celebration format and plans. Dec 7 is the date but a nearby day will be chosen. Upcoming meetings will include royal arch work.
City government meeting scheduled for tonight as Topsham fair approaches in two weeks. Auto truckman notes trucking activity is quiet. Hockomock Sunday ferry moved 700 foot passengers and $20 cars. September roll of accounts prepared Tuesday. Dance at Sebenon hall Woolwich drew young couples from Bath. An auto truck loaded with furniture crossed Bath to Langor. Lighter Hattie B Capt William Crocker began coal deliveries for lighthouse fuel. Inspector Colgan on duty weekend while Capt Charles Witham stayed in Augusta. Mr and Mrs James McNeil left for Brockton fair and to visit Mrs McNeil’s sister in New London Conn. Alec McDonald visited Augusta.
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